Patent application title: Wrist Support

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Abstract:

The limb supporting system is an on the go wrist support pad that is
designed to give the user cushion and support while free you move from PC
to laptop, keyboard, gaming and mousing without pain and discomfort often
associated with such movements. Made from soft stretchable elastic that
conforms to any size wrist giving you total comfort during repetitive
computer use.

Claims:

1. A wrist support that is designed to give you cushion and support while
you move from PC to laptop, keyboard, gaming and mousing.

2. Wristrictor is made from soft stretchable elastic and or neoprene like
material that conforms to any size with an adjustable strap giving you
total comfort during repetitive computer use.

3. Wristrictor is the first on the go wrist support pad made unlike your
common mouse pad that remains at your desk. Wristrictor gives you support
and comfort that will stay with you no matter where you go or what
electronic device your using.

4. The cushion pad is filled with earth friendly beads that elevate the
wrist to alleviate pressure off the median nerve, which is know to cause
CTS, carpal tunnel syndrome, a disabling over use injury to the hand, and
is one of the most frequent work injuries reported by the medical
profession.

5. Wristrictor allows full range of movement so you can still write and
still use your hands. The first on the go wrist support pad. Provides
support for repetitive computer use Lightweight and adjustable Easy to
use Washable Fits both Left and Right wrist

Description:

[0002] The present invention relates generally to injury prevention and
pain reduction aids. More particularly, the invention relates to wrist
supports for computer users and the like. Specifically, the invention
relates to a wrist support, which is worn on an individual's person.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

[0003] One aspect of modern life is the increasing use of computers in the
home and in the office. It is common for people to spend long periods of
time entering information into a computer via a keyboard and mouse or
surfing the Internet looking for information. At a typical computer
workstation, the keyboard is located near the front edge of the desk or
other work surface and a mouse is ordinarily positioned adjacent the
keyboard as an auxiliary input device to move a cursor around a computer
screen. Traditionally, the user sits in front of the keyboard and mouse
as the computer is utilized for work, play or for gathering general
information. While a user may often use the computer for hours at a time
the user may also use the computer intermittently to perform specific
tasks coming to and from the computer many times throughout the day.

[0004] The computer mouse mentioned above is a typical device used to aid
the processing of information in a computer. Computer users typically use
a mouse in combination with the computer keyboard. The computer mouse is
normally operated on a flat work top surface that provides both the
necessary space to maneuver the mouse and, in the case of a tracking ball
type mouse, provides sufficient friction so that the tracking ball
rotates appropriately as the mouse is navigated across the operating
surface.

[0005] One of the problems associated with the use of a keyboard and mouse
is the need to comfortably position the user's wrist and arm during
operation. As the user positions their hands for typing on the keyboard
or for utilizing the mouse, it is common that either their wrist or a
portion of their forearm will end up resting on the sharp edge of the
desk. Similarly, in the case of a laptop computer that incorporates a
touchpad the user's wrist or forearm will tend to rest on the edge of the
computer keyboard. This causes the wrist to be held at an awkward angle
and, in combination with the pressure exerted on the wrist or forearm by
the edge of the desk or laptop surface, together with the extensive
periods of time the computer may be used, may lead to repetitive stress
injuries to the wrist and forearm such as carpal tunnel syndrome.
Although it may be possible to smooth or round the edge of the desk, this
normally requires significant skill and would substantially reduce the
aesthetic appearance of the furniture on which the computer is placed.

[0006] Various devices have been provided in the prior art in an attempt
to address this growing problem. While all of these devices are available
on the market, existing medical and ergonomic literature does not address
the kinesiology of motion in the operation of computer input devices that
apply muscular skeletal forces in multiple directions and often with the
result of opposing physiological forces. For example, lifting the wrist
causes contraction on the top of the wrist and elongation on the
underside thereof. Repetitive compound motion of the hand and the wrist
of the user of a computer input device, such as a mouse, can cause
muscular skeletal tension. In the case of operators of a computer mouse
specifically the index finger and associated muscles and tendons are
holding the mouse button, while at the same time, the hand, thumb and
other fingers are holding and causing the mouse to move. This latter
motion also impacts the wrist and forearm that must twist on an axis to
maintain pressure on the mouse and complete the desired action. A number
of products exist, such as devices, which are strapped to the user's
wrist. While said strap-on wrist supports are presumably adequate for the
athletic uses they re intended, they remain ineffective in the slight and
sometimes tedious movements required in computer mouse manipulation.

[0007] Devices have included wrist supports that are strapped to the
user's wrist and forearm, keyboard trays that incorporate a wrist rest,
gel-filled or bead-filled pillows that are positioned adjacent the
keyboard or mouse, and a concave arm rest that can clamp onto the edge of
a desk and provide a resting place for the user's arm. A number of these
previously known devices tend to shift position relative to the keyboard
of mouse over time and thereby exacerbate the problem.

[0008] The Wrist support will be the first on-the-go wrist support pad
made unlike your common mouse pad that remains at your desk. The Wrist
support is the first real on-the-go wrist support pad that allows support
and comfort to go with you. The development and idea came when I heard my
mother suffering from a bad case of CTS known as Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.
So, after some researching about CTS I discovered that it is very common
among many people, especially those who use computers, laptops, gaming,
etc. I reflected on my days as a personal trainer when my clients and I
needed to wrap our wrists for support during workouts. Now that I work on
computers for a long period of time, I noticed that my wrist began to
hurt so I wrapped my wrist as I did when I trained and it helped, also
while using my desk pad to elevate my wrist. Then the idea came to me . .
. is there a wrist support pad out there of this nature? I went to the
web and found a million and one mouse pads and funny looking gloves,
which I tried and had to return due to its ineffectiveness. I then began
to design my idea of a wrist support pad that stays with you giving your
wrist the cushion and support it needs during repetitive computer use.
Thus, "The Wrist Support"--support your wrist.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

[0009] The Wrist support is an on-the-go wrist support pad that is
designed to give you cushion and support while you move from PC to
laptop, keyboard, gaming and mousing. Made from soft stretchable elastic
that conforms to any size wrist, it gives you total comfort during
repetitive computer use.

[0010] The current wrist support is a wrist support pad that cushions and
supports the wrist during long repetitive hours on a PC, laptop,
keyboard, gaming, or mousing. The pad is filled with earth-friendly
cushion beads that elevate the wrist to alleviate pressure. The soft
stretchable elastic will conform to your wrist giving added wrist
support. The Wrist support is very comfortable, and has easy care
instructions; hand wash cold and lay flat to dry. JUST TRY IT! The Wrist
support-the first on-the-go wrist support pad.

[0012] The Wrist support is an on-the-go wrist support pad that is
designed to give you cushion and support while you move from PC to
laptop, keyboard, gaming and mousing. Made from soft stretchable elastic
that conforms to any size wrist it gives you total comfort during
repetitive computer use.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0013] The accompanying drawings illustrate aspects of the present
invention. In such drawings there are shown side schematic views of an
exemplary embodiment of the Wrist support in use in three operational
states, labeled as FIGS. 1-3, and particularly there are provided, in two
different versions, with and without text, drawings as follows:

[0014] FIG. 1 is a front and rear schematic view, partially in section, of
an exemplary embodiment of the Wrist support invention;

[0022] While I have shown and described only two embodiments in accordance
with the present invention it is understood that the same is not limited
thereto but is susceptible of numerous changes and modifications as known
to those skilled in the art, and I therefore do not wish to be limited to
the details shown and described herein, but intend to cover all such
changes and modifications as are encompassed by the scope of the appended
claims.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF AN ENABLING AND PREFERRED EMBODIMENT

[0023] The illustrations and examples provided herein are for explanatory
purposes and are not intended to limit the scope of the appended claims,
as those skilled in the art will make modifications to the invention for
particular uses.